Bringing flexibility to technical, practical learning spaces.
A space for robotics + competing.
A space for presenting
Whether it’s rapid prototyping, woodworking, metalworking, plastic forming, electronics assembly, or textiles, you can create a safe working environment that has a bias towards your chosen materials and techniques. Mobile machinery with on board extraction lets you changes biases across a number of these flexible rooms.
A space for collaboration
Allow student to develop their communication skills by creating an in room auditorium for their presentations. Whether it’s whole class or small group showcases, you can flex your layoutsuit.to
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Layout your space in “pods” for groups of students to work together as they research, ideate, and build their initial designs. Flexibility allows you to facilitate different sizes of working group, and position them in a way that suits your project.
Use the same furniture solution to quickly create a robotics arena of any size. Arrange the flexible seating to create a viewing area, and let your students showcase their final projects.
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The AkiraTM WorkBench is a mobile, heavy duty bench designed and manufactured in the UK by WF Education Group specifically for use in practical and technical education settings.
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The AkiraTM WorkBench is built to last. Its load bearing structure is fabricated from heavy gauge steel, providing unparalleled rigidity and stability and therefore safety in use. The timber worktops, panelling and storage units are environmentally sourced and precisely engineered in Europe. Power unit options are designed and manufactured in Europe, providing a safe, reliable, and user friendly power solution for teachers and students. The WorkBench is, overall, a highly sustainable solution the steel frame's considerable lifespan, coupled with the replaceable nature of modular components such as panels, worktops, storage and power units, result in a product solution that will stand the test of time under heavy educational use.
Use the AkiraTM WorkBench to create flexible, technical learning spaces. The ability to reconfigure a technical room allows you to:
Create layouts to suit teaching styles, learning styles and activities group working, individual work, presentations, competitions, lecture style…
Maximise utilisation in your spaces by running different activities in the same room and change the balance of each activity.
Upgrade your spaces fast as teaching staff rotate and activities evolve. Don’t get caught out with a fixed layout!
Designed alongside educators, the AkiraTM WorkBench provides education specific features in a modular format including variable storage options, power outlet options, machinery, robotics arenas, mobility enhancing grab points. Coupled with other products in the AkiraTM family, the modular solutions provide consistent work stations across a wide variety of practical education applications in colour themes to suit your school setting.
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Its primary usage is to provide a stable, reliable, configurable bench solution in a mobile format that creates a flexible technical environment.
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Onyx Grey Panels / Monument Grey Worktop AKWBEC06MG
Kiwi Green Panels / Monument Grey Worktop AKWBSC05MG
…all the benefits of the Standard version, plus a power outlet unit with four plug outlets and two USB smart charging ports that charge according to the requirements of the device. Also includes a lockable under bench storage unit for equipment.
Onyx Grey Panels / Vincenza Oak Worktop AKWBSC06VO
Kiwi Green Panels / Vincenza Oak Worktop AKWBEC05VO
Mobile workbench specifically designed for practical education. Create truly flexible, future proof spaces for technical subjects. Available in various colours.
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Kiwi Green Panels / Monument Grey Worktop AKWBEC05MG
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The AkiraTM WorkBench is a mobile, heavy-duty bench designed and manufactured in the UK by WF Education Group specifically for use in practical and technical education settings.
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Dimensions Length: 1500mm Width: 750mm Height: 850mm h
Weight 96 kg to 270 kg, dependent on configuration.
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Run your robotics testing and competitions at a safe working height, and protect your students’ robotics projects using this removeable safety system which prevents robots from falling off the work surface. Fix into position in minutes, remove in seconds. Compatible with all AkiraTM WorkBenches.
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The AkiraTM WorkBench is a mobile, heavy-duty bench designed and manufactured in the UK by WF Education Group specifically for use in practical and technical education settings.
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Akira Robotics Bumper System AKBPSY
[Colour: Monument Grey. Includes 2x 1500mm bumpers, 2x 750mm bumpers, 8x brackets to create a bumper system for one WorkBench.]
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Colour: Onyx Grey panels, Monument Grey worktop. Includes 2x Meddings Compact Bench Mounted Drills, 2x Safety Stop Foot Switches, Full size Storage Unit with Sliding Doors and Shelf.
Machinery Configurations
AkiraTM WorkBench with Hegner Scrollsaws
A fabrication system for two users, ideal for drilling applications and substantial storage.
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WorkBench with Scrollsaw + Bandfacer AKWBM04C06
AkiraTM WorkBench with Bench Drills AKWBM02C06
Colour: Onyx Grey panels, Monument Grey worktop. Includes 1x RJH Deer Bandfacer, 1x Hegner Multicut 1 Education Version
Scrollsaw with safety stop switch, TSUB Extraction Unit, Tray Storage Unit.
A fabrication system for two users, providing tooling for intricate cutting work and sanding.
Colour: Onyx Grey panels, Monument Grey worktop. Includes 2x Hegner Multicut 1 Education Version Scrollsaws with safety stop switches, 2x Hegner Maximus Extraction Units, Tray Storage Unit.
Colour: Onyx Grey panels, Monument Grey worktop. Includes 1x Hegner Disc Sander, 1x Hegner Multicut 1 Education Version
Scrollsaw with safety stop switch, TSUB Extraction Unit, Tray Storage
WorkBench
The AkiraTM WorkBench is a mobile, heavy-duty bench designed and manufactured in the UK by WF Education Group specifically for use in practical and technical education settings.
A fabrication system for two users, providing tooling for intricate cutting work and sanding.
A fabrication system for two users, ideal for intricate cutting work with woods, metals and plastic.
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AkiraTM WorkBench with Scrollsaw + Disc Sander AKWBM03C06
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The AkiraTM Store is fitted with a premium "rod lock" type locking system which provides security for high value equipment. The Store uses superior grade castors to improve mobility on all floor types. The door hinge system has been designed to withstand heavy day to day usage. It also features an adjustable steel shelving system offering flexibility in use.
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Keep track of part complete student projects by keeping a class’s projects together and moveable to any space.
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Use the AkiraTM Store to store and transport technical plug and play equipment, tools and consumables around departments.
The AkiraTM Store’s high capacity allows larger plug and play items, as well as tools and consumables, to be moved from room to room to deploy varying activities in any re configurable space.
Run a variety of activities in a single space, then deploy that equipment in another room or zone to run the same activity .
Manage your technical equipment by keeping it stored together by activity alongside relevant consumables.
The AkiraTM Store is a mobile, heavy duty storage and transport system designed and manufactured in the UK by WF Education Group specifically for use in practical and technical education settings.
The AkiraTM Store is built to last. Its load bearing structure is fabricated from heavy gauge steel, providing unparalleled rigidity and stability and therefore safety in use. The timber panelling is environmentally sourced and precisely engineered in Europe. The Store is, overall, a highly sustainable solution the steel frame's considerable lifespan, coupled with the replaceable nature of modular components such as panels and shelves, result in a product solution that will stand the test of time under heavy educational usage.
AkiraTM Store Onyx Grey AKSTC06
AkiraTM Store Kiwi Green AKSTC05
The AkiraTM Store is a mobile, heavy duty storage and transport system designed and manufactured in the UK by WF Education Group specifically for use in practical and technical education settings.
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Each Store is supplied with 2x Steel Shelves which are adjustable to nine height positions within the unit. Weight 169 kg
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Dimensions Length: 1450mm Width: 700mm Height:
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Storage and transport system specifically designed for practical education. Create truly flexible, future proof spaces for technical subjects. Available in two colours.
Basalt Grey is deep, modern colour inspired by natural basalt stone, with a highly durable, soft sheen smooth finish.
A warm dark grey, Onyx Grey resembles the colour of concrete, adding a touch of modernity. It looks stunning when combined with woodgrains patterns, especially those with added authenticity.
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The new grey tone Monument Grey has an exciting blue component, which is perfect for combinations with elegant, dark blue tones or blue grey wood types. The texture ST9 Smoothtouch Matt strengthens the neutral character with a velvety feel.
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The new grey tone Monument Grey has an exciting blue component, which is perfect for combinations with elegant, dark blue tones or blue grey wood types. The texture ST9 Smoothtouch Matt strengthens the neutral character with a velvety feel.
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Monument Grey
The AkiraTM systems use a concise palette of complementary colours. A wider range of colours is available for large volume orders.
The saturated yellow green Kiwi Green looks good on yellowish authentic woodgrains finishes. The texture ST9 Smoothtouch Matt gives the entire uni palette a matt feel.
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Monument Grey
Vicenza Oak offers an alternative to existing classical oaks. An elegant version of a rift cut oak with a striking woodgrain structure, its subtle colour play and light grey undertones give the decor a very modern appearance.
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